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21st College Classic Series Kicks Off With 262

September 21, 2016 by Admin

By BVIAA / Dean Greenaway

The 21st College Classic Series started with a record 78 participants opening the show. Photo: Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Including a record 78 in the One Mile Division, a near record 262 participants – just three off the mark – kicked off the 21st Highland Spring College Classic Series at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay on Saturday morning.

“The opener was awesome,” race director Stephanie Russ Penn said. “We had over 260 persons for the start of the race, the atmosphere was alive, people were buzzing, warmup and preparing and the event itself went really well.”

Overall race winner and defending champ Reuben Stoby, said he just wanted to run his own race. “You never know who’s going to show up in a particular race as you have a lot of the 800/1500m runners who tend to come out,” he noted, after finishing in 11 minutes and 24.1 seconds. “So, I just wanted to run within myself and I was able to maintain that pace. I think a lot of the runners would have gone out too fast and they faded, so I just continued.”

Stoby said he was surprised that he wasn’t challenged. “I made a move just on the climb-it wasn’t much of a surge-I was thinking someone would come with me and see if I could continue to press, but, no one came and I maintained the pace and won comfortably.”

Defending Women’s Division champion, Rosmond Johnson was the first across the line, much to her surprise. “To be honest, I’m not the fittest person right now,” she noted after running 15:05.3. “I haven’t been running a lot these days, so I’m a little surprised as I went out really hard and when I got to the middle of the incline I felt tired, so I walked for a couple seconds then ran again. I ran, ran, ran again, stopped-I think I stopped about five times in the race-but I made it and I’m surprised I’m the first lady. I feel good about myself.”

Joyce Samuel Primary School Principal, Olandette Crabbe was happy with the turnout of students many of whom competed in the One Mile and parents in particular. “From the first week of school, we told the children about the event and they haven’t let us forget about it and they’ve been reminding about it,” she said, noting many were in the One Mile. “We had a sign up sheet and both sheets were full so we actually expected more children this morning but we are pleased with the turnout and we are especially pleased with the parents. This is the first year that we have more than one PTA team. We have at least 12 parents present this morning. We thank them for coming out and we want to see them in the other three races.”

Penn said since the U11s were added to the One Mile last year, the numbers have grown and the 78 to open the series is an excellent start. “Considering past numbers, that number is just excellent,” she said. “Even combining the two events and looking at last year when we first did it, this is the biggest we’ve had.”

Race Results
Complete 1 Mile Race Results

ONE MILE (Under 9 & 11) Top Ten Boys: 1. Sam Potgieter, 6:41.2 (NR). 2. Charlie Potgieter, 7:10.5. 3. Kael Chalwell, 7:25.0, 4. Rush Broderick, 7:36.9. 5. Antonio Maduro, 7:40.6. 6. Latriel Williams, 7:41.6. 7. Jamal Harry, 7:51.3. 8. Adonijah Glasgow, 8:33.4. 9. Twarjha Jacob, 8:36.4. 10. Caleb Quayle, 8:54.3. Top Ten Girls:1. Khadija Samson, 6:54.2 (NR). 2. Olivia Quayle, 8:02.2, 3. Jahnear Frett, 8:30.5. 4. Martha Killourhy, 8:45.2. 5. Kassidy Penn, 9:00.3. 6. Mckenzie Crabbe, 9:34.8. 7. Asia McMaster, 9:44.7. 8. Angel Pickering, 10:00.9. 9. Taryn Augustine, 10:15.9. 10. Olivia Plaxton, 10:38.2.

Complete 2 Mile Race Results
IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLINE ALL POSITIONS ARE CORRECT, BUT ANY TIME SLOWER THAN 22:33.9 IS INCORRECT.

TWO MILE:
Top Ten Open Men: 1. Reuben Stoby, 11:24.2. 2. Julius Farley, 12:17.6. 3. Guy Williamson, 12:32.6. 4. Samuel Romney, 13:11.5. 5. Khiry Creque, 13:25.8. 6. Zebalon Mclean, 13:29.6. 7. D’Andre Mitcham,13:37.6. 8. Reu Rhymer, 14:36.7. 9. Adriano Gumbs, 14:37.4. 10. Claudius Rhymer, 14:55.3.

Top Ten Open Females: 1. Rosmond Johnson, 15:05.4. 2. Gillian Plaxton, 16:08.5. 3. Philomena Robertson, 17:24.5. 4. Laura Dore, 17:26.4. 5. Sarah Duncan, 18:25.9. 6. Jahtivya Williams, 18:30.3. 7. Roslyn Gilbert, 19:52.8. 8. Vallesha Guishard, 20:07.6. 9. Clair Burke, 20:07.9. 10. Tamika George, 20:58.4

Cross Country  Primary Schools Teams:
Cedar School Primary (CS), Francis Lettsome Primary (FLPS), Joyce Samuel Primary (JSPS), Pelican Gate (PG), Willard Wheatley (WWPS)

Top Ten: 1. Jahshani Farrington (FLPS), 17:40.4, 2. Jahnare Farrington (FLPS), 17:45.1, 3. M’Khori Crabbe (JSPS), 18:38.3. 4. Zolita Bamford (Cedar), 18:41.7. 5. Angel Beato (JSPS), 18:48.8. 6. Gethin Jones (Cedar), 21:40.9, 7. Kavon Wheatley (FLPS). 8. Kjornni Daniel (JSPS). 9. Makeda Gumbs (JSPS). 10. Anjeni Benjamin (JSPS).

Points: 1. Joyce Samuel Primary, 35.  2. Francis Lettsome, 37.  3. Cedar Primary, 10 (2 participants). 4. Willard Wheatley, 27 (2 participants). 5. Pelican Gate, 11 (1 participant).

Secondary Schools Teams: Cedar School (CS), Elmore Stoutt Carlisle House (C), St. Georges (St.G): Top Ten: 1. Liam Blok (CS), 16:42.3. 2. Sean Wong (CS), 18:34.1. 3. Tola Broderick (CS) 18:41.2. 4. Thomas Kyne (CS). 5. Za-riana Grant (CS). 6. Johannes Blok (CS). 7. Coco Osborne (CS). 8. Aria Creque (CS).

Points: By Teams/Houses: 1. Cedar School    Service Clubs: Rotaract Club (RC), Rotary of Road Town (RR), Rotary Sunrise of Road Town (RS), Rotary of Tortola, (RT):

Top Ten: 1. Michael Killourhy (RT), 12:45.7. 2. Saungie Liburd (RC), 15:38.8. 3. Stacy-Ann Wynter (RT), 16:31.7. 4. Devon Letteen (RS), 16:51.5. 5. Shevon Williams (RC),17:21.2. 6. Henry Creque (RT), 18:07.2. 7. Warren Wintz (RT), 18:08.8. 8. Jude Noel (RC), 18:49.4. 9. Ryan Geluk (RR), 19:10.9. 10. Adenike Flax (RS), 19:53.9.

Points:  1. Rotary of Tortola, 31.  2. Rotaract, 40. 3. Rotary of Sunrise, 56. 4. Rotary of Road Town, 9 (1 participant)

Community Partners: BVI Swim Team (BVISWIM), Cedar School Parents/Teachers (CSPTA), Digicel (D), H. Lavity StouttCommunity College (HLSCC), Joyce Samuel Parent/Teachers (JSPTA), Montessori Parent/Teachers (MPTA), Peligan Gate Parent/Teacher (PGPTA)

Top Ten: 1. Kem Lake (PG PTA), 14:18.6., 2. Al Broderick (Cedar PTA), 14:29.2. 3. Juliane Potgieter (Montessori PTA), 15:21.0, 4. Kedrick Matthew (DIG), 15:31.2. 5. Jessica Broderick (Cedar PTA), 16:12.6 6. Kevin Carragher (DIG), 16:15.5. 7. Akeed Fahie (JSPTA) 16:56.7. 8. Anna Kinkead (Cedar PTA), 17:09.2. 9. Rhiannon Jones (Cedar PTA), 17:30.8. 10. Kurt Salapare (BVISWIM), 18:00.7.

Points: 1. Cedar School PTA Team-1, 43.  2. Digicel, 74. 3. Pelican Gate PTA, 4. Joyce Samuel PTA, 111. 5. Montessori PTA, 52 (4 participant).   6. BVI Swim Team, 70 (4 participant). 7. Cedar School PTA Team-2, 35 (2 participants). 8. HLSCC, 20 (1 participant).

Filed Under: Athletics Tagged With: 21st Highland Spring College Classic Series, College Classic Series, Reuben Stoby, Rosamund Johnson

Strong BVI Sailing Team Performance at Back to School Regatta

September 20, 2016 by Admin

By Royal BVI Yacht Club

Photo: Provided

The 2016 Back to School Regatta presented by Cedar International School took place over the weekend of 17-18 September with 45 entries racing in five classes. It was an excellent weekend for Team BVI with a total of 24 home team entries and overall victory in five of the seven divisions.

Competitors from Antigua, Puerto Rico and the USVI joined BVI sailors at the Youth Sailing Centre in Nanny Cay for the 2016 edition of the regatta. Saturday delivered a glamour day on the water but Sunday was not so kind with thunderstorms and rain bringing blustery conditions before the wind turned off altogether, forcing an end to racing.

The Optimist Championship fleet saw 23 sailors racing hard for the overall prize and their red, blue and white division awards.

It was a full house of bullets for Mia Nicolosi (ISV), taking the overall win for the second consecutive year. With overall honours, she also took the red fleet win. Rayne Duff and Nathan Haycraft were tied for second overall after Saturday’s racing so the pressure was on for the two BVI sailors on Sunday. Haycraft finished the only race sailed in 5th place ahead of Duff and with no further races completed he took second overall and the blue fleet win.

Sixth for Duff in Sunday’s race was enough to hold third overall and second in the red fleet with Julian van den Driessche (ISV) taking third. ISV sailors Caroline Sibilly and Winborne Majette took second and third in the blue fleet.

The white fleet, the youngest age category for sailors 10 and younger, was won by Ryan Lettsome (IVB) ahead of Tanner Krygsveld and Robert Richards, both representing St Thomas Yacht Club.

In the Optimist Green fleet eight BVI sailors raced for the honours completing 13 races over the two days. Samuel Allen was first overall after taking a clean sweep of first place finishes. The RBVIYC extended congratulations to all of them, particularly those who raced in their very first green fleet regatta – Kael Chalwell, Victoria Rowlette, Sophia Jara, Antonio Cisnero, Martha Killourhy, Amanda Plaxton and Felix Thorp.

The new BVI Laser fleet completed seven races with two classes in action. In the Laser 4.7, the honours went to visiting sailor Mateo di Blasi from the US Virgin Islands. Second place was claimed by Noah George, who made the switch from Optimist green fleet to the Laser just this season, followed by Stephen Ganga in third.

Five sailors fought for the Laser Radial honours and it was tight at the top. Tied after the first day of racing, Jerome Parkins and Stephon Ganga were both counting three first place finishes and two second place finishes so it was all on for Sunday. With just one race sailed it was Parkins who came out on top after taking the win in race seven. Alex Rambarose came in third with consistent third and second place finishes throughout the weekend.

Five IC24s also took to the race course with Latitude 18 skippered by Colin Rathbun taking the win with an impressive scoreline of seven bullets and a discarded third. The only boat to take a win from Latitude was Richard Wooldridge on RIP and they finished second overall ahead of Graeme Maccallum’s team on Intac.

Organisers thanked presenting sponsor, Cedar International School, and hosts and youth sailing partner, Nanny Cay Hotel and Marina and all of other supporters. Acknowledgement was also extended to all the sailors, coaches and support teams who took part and the many volunteers who gave up their time to help make the weekend a success.

Results – Top Three
Optimist Overall
1. Mia Nicolosi (ISV)
2. Nathan Haycraft (IVB)
3. Rayne Duff (IVB)

Red Fleet
1. Mia Nicolosi (ISV)
2. Rayne Duff (IVB)
3. Julian van den Driessche (ISV)

Blue fleet
1. Nathan Haycraft (IVB)
2. Caroline Sibilly (ISV)
3. Winborne Majette (ISV)

White fleet
1. Ryan Lettsome (IVB)
2. Tanner Krygsveld (ISV)
3. Robert Richards (ISV)

Optimist Green fleet
1. Samuel Allen (IVB)
2. Kael Chalwell (IVB)
3. Victoria Rowlette (IVB)

Laser Radial
1. Jerome Parkins (IVB)
2. Stephon Ganga (IVB)
3. Alex Rambarose (IVB)

Laser 4.7
1. Mateo di Blasi (ISV)
2. Noah George (IVB)
3. Stephen Ganga (IVB)

IC24
1. Latitude 18 Colin Rathbun (IVB)
2. RIP Richard Wooldridge (IVB)
3. Intac Graham Maccallum (IVB)

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Filed Under: Sailing Tagged With: Back to School Regatta, Colin Rathbun, IC24, Mia Nicolosi, Optimist Championship fleet, Rayne Duff, Royal BVI Yacht Club

BVIFA National League underway

September 19, 2016 by Admin

By BVIFA

Roger Roberts in orange fires home the winner for Sugar Boys against Panthers
Photo: BVIFA

The BVI Football Association 2016 /17 National League kicked off in fine style on Sunday 18th, September, in front of a large crowd and two exciting matches on the A.O. Shirley Ground.

The first game saw two teams, Panthers F.C. and Sugar Boys F.C. still rusty from pre-season, but playing entertaining football, in an encounter that for all the world seemed to be heading for a 0-0 stalemate, despite plenty of goal mouth action at either end.

As it was, the game was decided in the 84th minute when a neat interchange of passing in the midfield released Derrol Redhead out wide on the right. His cross then fell invitingly for Roger Roberts to steer home the only goal of the game and secure all three points for the Virgin Gorda based outfit.

The first half had been all about missed opportunity with Redhead going close a couple of times and bringing out some acrobatic saves from Edgbert Isaac. Terrence Nanton also had a first time volley dealt with spectacularly by the keeper.

At the other end, Omar Williams was millimeters away from getting his head on a cross from Shamoy Thompson, who himself had a shot blocked by Leslie Ambrose in the Sugar Boys goal.

The second game of the night saw an equally pulsating end to end game between the Islanders F.C. and One Love F.C. which was narrowly won, 2-1 by the defending champions, the Islanders.

The opening goal was a well-directed header by Islanders midfielder Julian Davidson, who rose high at the far post to nod home a Fitzroy Daley corner in the 29th minute, the lead though was short lived as in the 43rd minute Howard Hemmings took advantage of some hesitant Islanders defending to control a loose ball in the box and curl a delightful shot past the helpless Montgomery Butler.

The second half had a few clear cut chances apart from a one on one save from Butler as Carl Stewart burst through on goal, until McTair James calmly curled in from the edge of the box to make it 2-1 Islanders in the 78th minute.

Next Saturday, 24th September, the Wolues F.C. will play Old Madrid at 5pm, whilst at 7pm the Rebels F.C. take on Virgin Gorda United. On Sunday 25th September, the Panthers face One Love F.C. at 5pm and then at 7pm, the Islanders F.C. come up against the Sugar Boys, with all matches slated for the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground.

The BVIFA National League is supported by Stag Beer, distributed in the Virgin Islands by Caribbean Cellars, and FLOW.

Filed Under: Football Tagged With: BVI Football Association, BVIFA National League

BVIFA approves new approach for women’s football

September 16, 2016 by Admin

By BVIFA

Photo: BVIFA

The new look Women’s Committee, spearheaded by Sharlene Pond, put the icing on the cake of its plans for a National Nine A side two division league, at a recent meeting, with the introduction of a brand new “Fair Play” award called the CAPS Leadership Award.

“The new initiative will encourage all teams to help the BVIFA lift the profile of girls’ soccer, break down the image that football is for boys and also encourage more and more females to be a part of a disciplined, fun environment designed to encourage empowerment, confidence and create opportunity to ‘Live Your Goals’,” noted Ms. Pond.

The CAPS Award will be presented to the team that incorporates Coaching professionalism, covering conduct, image and organization; Ability, including creativity, technical skills, tactical awareness and fitness; Punctuality; and Sportsmanship, entailing respect, fair play and team spirit.

The league, for the first time, will also have two divisions split across Seniors and U15 Youths.

“To ensure we increase participation and give everyone a chance to play, each of the established teams – Panthers, Ballstars, VG Utd and Avengers, will be responsible for a Junior team as well,”explained Pond.

Coaches will be heading into schools shortly to attract new players, which will form a development structure for the clubs and Pond is also hopeful of attracting the girls who train with the Manatees Club and John Riley.

Each division will offer prize money and individual awards such as MVP, Golden Boots and Golden Gloves. The senior division will also have a semifinals and final, whilst the youth division will be decided purely on a points structure.

Additionally, confirmed Pond, the youth division prize money will only be accessible to the winning clubs by presentation of their commitment plan towards a sustainable development process for the youths.

The Women’s National Nine a Side League kicks off on Saturday 15th October with an Opening Ceremony followed by the Panthers playing the Ballstars at 6.30pm.

On Sunday 16th October, the Junior Avengers will get action underway with a game against the Junior VG United team at 3pm

Games will then take place every Saturday and Sunday inter meshed with the Men’s National League, with the venue for all being the A.O. Shirley Ground.

Filed Under: Football Tagged With: BVI Football Association, BVI Women's football division, BVIFA CAPS leadership award

Fall road racing resumes with Stoby, Mays winning

September 13, 2016 by Admin

Fall road racing began in Carrot Bay with Saturday’s Ceres Juices 10K Series race #3. Photo: Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Ahead of the 21st College Classic Series opener on Sept 17, fall road racing on Tortola resumed with Saturday’s Ceres Juices 10K Series in Carrot Bay, where Reuben Stoby and Maria Mays were the respective male and female winners.

Stoby covered the rain affected course from Carrot Bay to Smugglers Cove and return in 42 minutes and 26 seconds, after overhauling Guy Williamson who finished in 42.29.

“I didn’t let up on my training during the summer, I continued to do a lot of long runs in the morning so I was feeling very good, but once I notice the wet conditions, I didn’t really worry about a fast time and just tried to take the win,” Stoby explained. “Guy was leading throughout the race. I tried to make some surges but he wouldn’t let me pass. I let him continue and was able to pass him on Long Bay Hill. I wanted to finish a little faster-I didn’t-so I was trying to finish in good form.”

Williamson went out quicker than he usually does and said it was because he took a break from running over the summer.
“But, I really enjoyed the course,” he said. “Its the first race I did when I arrived three years ago and I remember Reuben kindly letting me win that one,” he recalled. “It’s a beautiful course and we had nice conditions for a nice cool race compared to the weather during the rest of the week and it was good to give Reuben a bit of a challenge at the end.”

Women’s Division winner, Maria Mays didn’t have a particular goal in mind for her race. “I nearly stayed in bed because of the weather so I just came out and thought it would be nice to run,” she said. “We just set off and Kat (Katrina Crumpler) and Melissa (Brunner) were with me, which is always nice to have company then the competitive streak kicked in and I thought I could go so I did.”

The course which included two major climbs in and out of Long Bay was hard though, Mays said. “Zebalon (McLean) and Kat were right behind me and I thought they were going to catch me,” she reflected. “I didn’t ease off until the last corner and I knew they weren’t immediately behind me, but, it was a lovely race.”

The next race is scheduled for Beef Island on Oct 8.

Final Results.

Men: 1. Reuben Stoby, 42 minutes and 26 seconds. 2. Guy Williamson, 42:29. 3. Zebalon Mclean, 47:27. 4. Guyp Dubois, 48:14. 5. Ben Mays, 53:22. 6. Adrian Dale, 54:45. 7. Dennis Versoza, 56:55. 8. Claudius Rhymer, 59:01. 9. Sergio Dantas, 1:00:01. 10. Rauiri Bourke, 1:02:36. 11. Dennis Delacruz, 1:03:36. 12. Howard Moore, 1:08:47.

Women: 1. Maria Mays,45:06. 2. Katrina Crumpler, 47:37. 3. Melissa Brunner, 49:26. 4. Katrina Lindsay, 52:36. 5. Melisande Rowe, 54:59. 6. Rosmond Johnson, 55:05. 7. Juliane Potgieter, 55:43. 8. Sarah Hayes, 55:44. 9. Karen Fraser, 55:51. 10. Saungie Liburd, 58:30. 11. Debbie Bell, 58:31. 12. Patricia Snoei, 1:00:10. 13. Rachael Mayo-Smith, 1:01:27. 14. Karrina Stead, 1:02:12. 15.= Kay Reddy, Anna Kinkead, 1:05:36. 17. Simpa Ganadillo, 1:12:28. 18. Mary Macayanan, 1:13:58. 19. Brenda Pickering, 1:14:30. 20. Nedy Ador Dionicio, 1:15:01. 21. Rovelyn Dimaala, 1:18:26. 22. Christane Matos, 1:18:52. 23. Clair Burke, 1:20:30. 24. Cayley Smit

Walkers:1. Shirley Liburd 2= Sophie Bennett, Sylvie Hune, Guy Hune.

Filed Under: Athletics Tagged With: Ceres Juice 10K, Maria Mays, Reuben Stoby

Future for Football looks bright – BVIFA

September 6, 2016 by Admin

By BVI Platinum

The group of coaches, some of those who were recently successful in obtaining the D License
Photo: Provided

Coaches for primary and secondary school football leagues are being implored upon to encourage and motivate the young players, while being informed that the future of the sport in the BVI is now looking bright.

During a recent meeting, President of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), Mr. Andy Bickerton and members of the Youth Committee engaged the coaches ahead of the opening of the 2016/17 school leagues.

The BDO Primary School and High School Leagues will both kick off on Wednesday, 12th October 2016 with the now traditional and much anticipated march through Road Town, along Waterfront Drive and to the A.O. Shirley Grounds.

Bickerton announced to the coaches, several of whom recently successfully completed CONCACAF ‘D’ licenses, that the association now has a clear pathway for youth from 5 years old to senior representative levels, but, with the coaches’ continued efforts, the programmes could only get stronger.

“I am optimistic for the future…The after school programme is already the envy of many other sports associations and combined with the Physical Literacy Programme, with its focus on encouragement and motivation, the future for the game is very bright,” said Bickerton.

Regionally, the game is also expanding with U13 competition joining the extensive programme.

“These youth competitions give added incentive for youths to play football, but also means we (the F.A.) have to invest more in our coaches,” Bickerton explained.

“We will be looking at holding a CONCACAF ‘C’or ‘D’ license early in 2017 and the F.A. executive is looking at issuing each coach with a contract and a curriculum, which will need to be followed and given feedback.”

Bickerton also informed the coaches that sponsors are being sought to join in the increased interest in football, with each of the school teams now available to individual sponsors.

Information on registering for F.A. youth programmes, school leagues and any of the many other possibilities offered by football, such as refereeing, can be obtained from the F.A.office, while information will also be delivered directly to schools from September 5th, 2016.

Filed Under: Football

Lucky Seven Chosen For NBA Elite Competition

September 6, 2016 by Admin

By BVI Platinum

Photo: Dean “the Sportsman’ Greenaway

Five boys and two girls have been chosen from among 60 young persons who participated in this year’s Digicel-NBA Jumpstart Programme over the weekend, September 2nd-4th. The lucky seven will represent the British Virgin Islands in the NBA Elite Competition slated for October 7th-9th in the BVI.

The young persons selected are (males) Diorys Joseph, Omar Walker, Demoi Bradley, Kachife Bradshaw, Nixon Hamilton, (females) Shauliqua Fahie and Mahkayle Pickering.

According to Jason Edwin, Digicel’s Brand Ambassador and local basketball coach, those selected where highlighted for their level of skills and understanding for the game.

“They displayed the fundamentals of the game and stood out much more.”

He noted that the game has just begun for the selected few, as the Elite Competition is no easy feat.

“It will be more competition, more intense. The drills will be more rigorous and more concentrated on your skills as an individual and a member of a team. They will see the best young competitors coming from various countries in the region. It will be much more details than what we had.”

The competition will see a total of five boys and two girls from each participating country competing for top spots. The countries are Barbados, Bermuda, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, BVI, Antigua, Turks and Caicos and Grenada.

According to Edwin, the basketball community in the BVI is looking forward to at least three of the selected to receive basketball scholarships in the United States to further their career.

“This is what it is about; performing to the best of your ability for opportunities.”

At the end of last year’s Elite Competition, two BVI players, Demoi Hodge and Malachi Payne secured basketball scholarships based on their performances. Both have now transferred to US high schools.

“This event is a major platform for young basketballers who want to enhance their skill level and where they have a chance to be recruited by high school and college basketball giants.

Filed Under: Basketball Tagged With: Digicel/NBA Jump Start Basketball Program, NBA Elite Competition

Bronze but no progress for VI Men’s Volleyball team at ECVA World Cup Qualifiers

August 31, 2016 by Admin

Source: VINO

The Virgin Islands senior volleyballers improved in their games in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (EVCA), first round of World Cup Qualifiers, staged in Marigot, St Marten but were unable to progress to the second round. Photo: Provided

The Virgin Islands senior volleyballers at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (EVCA), first round of World Cup Qualifiers, staged in Marigot, St Martin Aug 25 – 28. Photo: Provided

The Virgin Islands’ (VI) Men’s Volleyball Team returned home with a bronze medal from the first round of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA), Zonal World Championship Qualification Tournament staged August 25 – 28 in Marigot, St Martin.

With only three teams participating, French St Martin, Dutch St Maarten and the VI, there was little margin for error and so it proved for the VI, who made too many unforced errors in both their games and suffered heavy defeats. The losses meant that, despite the bronze medal, the team failed to progress into the second round.

In their first game, the VI lost in straight sets to St Maarten, 25 – 14; 25- 15; 25- 15.

St Maarten jumped out to an early lead and applied constant pressure throughout the game to keep their opponents at bay.

Though highly experienced, the Virgin Islands made too many unforced errors, which were the leading cause of their demise. Despite this, the team showed they have the ability to score points and hold defense. Outside hitter, Canise Marquis was the lead scorer with nine (9) points.

Captain Frandie Martin felt his team could have played better but a plethora of fundamental errors caused them to lose their shape and game plan. Coach Stephen Payne felt his team should have done better, as they did not show their true abilities. The team must adapt to the warmer conditions, he concluded.

In the final game, French St Martin steam rolled the VI with a score of 25 – 19; 25 – 16; 25 – 13.

The VI battled hard for every point, giving a good account of themselves, but could find no way to overcome the tenacious French, who were buoyed from beating their arch rivals, the Dutch, earlier in the competition.

Although suffering with some injuries, the VI showed improvement in every department with more consistent passing, better sets and more effective hits.

Canice Marquis was the team leading scorer, producing five points.

Coach Payne indicated he was happy to see the improvement in his players over the course of the two matches and that with more practice they will do better.

The full squad included Travis Jack, Miquel Martin, Frandie Martin, Craig Glasgow, Andre Pickering, Canice Marquis, Clyde Potter and Kenny Lewis.

With a berth in round two of the FIVB World Cup qualifiers at stake, Dutch St Maarten defeated French St Martin in the final game with a score of 25-13, 22-25, 22-25, 26-24, 15-10, to progress.

Filed Under: Volleyball Tagged With: Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association, ECVA World Cup Qualifiers

BVIFA National League to kick off new season Sept 18

August 29, 2016 by Admin

By VINO

The BVI Football Association’s 2016/17 season begins with the National League on September 18, 2016. Photo: VINO

With the transfer deadline day fast approaching, member clubs of the British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) are all gearing up for the launch of the 2016/17 season, which begins with the National League.

Some ten clubs are expected to participate in the National League, which will run from September to late February 2017, with a mid-season Christmas break.

The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for September 18, 2016 on the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds, from 4:00 P.M. and will not only feature the usual speeches, but also two big games to get things started.

At 5:00 P.M. Sugar Boys will play Wolues and that game will be followed by Islanders taking on One Love at 7:00 P.M.

The BVIFA has also promised entertainment, food and refreshments on the day and the entrance fee is just $3.00 ($2 under 12).

The National League is just the start of a full calendar of football for the season, but with a total prize money of $11,000 it will be a hotly contested competition.

The last time the National League took place was three years ago, in 2014, when as a two tier premier league and division one. The Premier League Champions were the Islanders, who had also won the previous year’s championship and the division one title went to Old Madrid.

Filed Under: Football Tagged With: BVI Football Association, BVIFA National League

BVI sailor Sam Morrell posts results in series of US regattas

August 26, 2016 by Admin

By Royal BVI Yacht Club

Sam Morrell raced in several US summer regattas.

Sam Morrell has been busy this summer racing in the US with results including: 9th place finish at the Buzzards Bay Regatta in New Bedford, MA. With just under 200 Club 420’s competing, Morrell and his crew Caroline Teare posted a string of top 10 results to steal 9th place just ahead of the ISV’s Teddy Nicolosi.

From fleet racing to team racing, Morrell’s Men in Crocs team won the silver fleet at the CJ Buckley team racing event in Rhode Island, the US National Junior Team Racing Championship.

Sailing aboard the J88 Jazz as trimmer/tactician Morrell finished 1st at the Sail Newport Regatta and 3rd at New York Race Week.

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